Page 1: Operating Instructions
This product is eligible for the P2HD 5 Year Warranty Repair Program. For details, see page 7. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. F1008T0 -F [D] Printed in Japan Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera-Recorder AJ-HPX3700G Model No.
Page 2: Read This First
Declaration of Conformity Model Number: AJ-HPX3700G Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Page 3: To Remove The Battery
A rechargeable battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. <For USA-California Only> This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca/gov/hazardouswaste.perchlorate. Caution regarding laser beams The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to light from a laser beam. When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens.
Page 4 EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment The apparatus is compliant with: standards EN55103-1 and EN550103-2 1996.and electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3, E4 and E5. 2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards <1>...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents General Parts and their Functions Recording and Playback Adjustments and Settings for Recording Read this first! ... 2 Features of Camera unit ... 9 Features of Recorder/Player unit ... 10 Features of the Input/Output unit ... 12 Other features ... 12 Dimensions drawing...
Page 6 Preparation Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance... 52 Setting the Electronic Shutter ... 56 Assigning Functions to User Buttons ... 59 Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels... 61 Setting Time Data ... 63 Viewfinder Screen Status Displays ...
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Page 8: General
TV standard, refer to the procedures described on page 14. This unit is a CCD camcorder with a camera unit equipped with 2.2 Megapixel 2/3 inch 3 CCD, and record/playback unit that is compatible with the AVC-Intra100, AVC-Intra50, and DVCPRO HD compression formats, all in one body.
Page 9: Features Of Camera Unit
Features of Camera unit Multi-format Various image formats are realized by switching the 2.2 Megapixel 2/3 inch 3 CCD between the interlace drive and the progressive drive. Chromatic Aberration Compensation function The unit is equipped with a function to correct the magnification ratio chromatic aberration of lenses caused by the fact that the refractive index in lenses varies with the wavelength of light (hereinafter referred to as chromatic...
Page 10: Features Of Recorder/Player Unit
Features of Recorder/Player unit Multiple Slots The unit is equipped with 5 slots for P2 cards. Up to 5 cards may be inserted in these slots for continuous recording. They also provide new recording capabilities specific to memory cards. Hot-Swap recording The Hot-Swap capability allows cards not in use to be replaced without interrupting recording.
Page 11 Text memos & Shot marks Each clip can incorporate comments, in the form of text memo added to the thumbnail associated with the time code, together with shot marks which, for example, can help you distinguish OK cuts from reject cuts. Both text memos and shot marks can be added to selected clips during and after a recording.
Page 12: Features Of The Input/Output Unit
(AJ-HVF21G), which is available as an optional accessory. (Refer to page 29) General: Features of the Input/Output unit (Reference values when Panasonic bland SD memory cards or SDHC memory cards are used for continuous recording. Actual recording time depends on the kind of scenes and the number of clips.)
Page 13: Dimensions Drawing
Dimensions drawing Unit: mm (inch) 137 (5- ) 318 (12- ) General: Dimensions drawing...
Page 14: Color Tv Standard Settings (Settings For Frame Frequency)
Color TV Standard Settings (Settings for frame frequency) The unit is delivered with the color TV standard not yet specified. To revise the settings for frame frequency according to the preferred standard, refer to the procedures described below. After connecting the unit to the power supply and then turning on the power, press the MENU button while pressing the LIGHT button to open OPTION MENU.
Page 15: System Configuration
* For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web site. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Note All of the devices and accessories other than the unit, which are shown in this system configuration, are optionally available.
Page 16: Parts And Their Functions
Parts and their Functions Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section 1. POWER switch Used to turn on/off the power. 2. Battery mount A battery pack from Anton/Bauer is mounted here. 3. DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P) The unit is connected to an external DC power supply. 4.
Page 17: Audio (Input) Function Section
Audio (input) Function Section 1. MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-pin) A microphone (optional) is connected here. Power can be supplied via this jack to allow use of a phantom microphone. Note that the FRONT MIC POWER menu option must be set to “ON” when using a phantom microphone.
Page 18: Audio (Output) Function Section
Audio (output) Function Section 9. AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin) This connector outputs audio signals recorded on Channels 1/2 or 3/4. Output signals are selected with the 10. MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch. 10. MONITOR SELECT (audio channel selection) CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch Use this switch to select the audio channel whose signals are output to the speakers, earphones or AUDIO...
Page 19: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions Section
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions 10 9 8 1. CC/ND FILTER (filter switching) controls These are used to select the filter in accordance with the subject’s brightness and color temperature. CC FILTER knob (outside, large diameter) A: 3200 K B: 4300 K C: 5600 K D: 1/2 ND ND FILTER knob (inside, small diameter)
Page 20 5. GAIN selector switch Use this switch to select video amplifier gain, according to lighting conditions under which you are shooting. The values for [L], [M], and [H] can be preset using menu options. These are factory-set to “0 dB” for [L], “3 dB” for [M], and “6 dB”...
Page 21 10 9 8 13. TEXT MEMO button Records a text memo if pressed during recording or playback or when playback is paused. Also, with appropriate menu settings, the TEXT MEMO button can be used as a USER 4 button. For more information on user buttons, refer to [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] (page 59) 14.
Page 22 19. MON OUT SEL (output signal selection) switch Used to switch the signals output from the MON OUT connector. MEM: Video from the camera is output during recording or when recording is paused or playback signals are output from the P2 card during playback.
Page 23 Make sure that the card has been installed in the adapter before using it.) Use of Panasonic’s SD memory cards and miniSD cards is recommended. Be sure to format cards using unit.
Page 24: Menu Operation Section
Parts and their Functions: Menu Operation Section Menu Operation Section 1. MENU button 2. SELECT (Jog dial) button 3. SD memory card insertion slot 4. Busy (operation mode display) lamp 5. SHOT MARKER/MENU CANCEL button Used to turn on/off the menu. With the menu open, this button is used to navigate through menu pages, select options and specify values.
Page 25: Time Code Section
Time Code Section 1. GENLOCK IN connector (BNC) This connector is used to input a reference signal before the camera unit is gen-locked, or before the time code is externally locked. 2. TC IN connector (BNC) This connector is used to input a reference time code when you externally lock the time code.
Page 26: Warning And Status Display Functions
Warning and Status Display Functions 1. Back tally lamp When the 2. BACK TALLY switch is set to [ON], the lamp behaves in the same way as the front tally lamp at the viewfinder. 2. BACK TALLY switch This switch controls the action of the 1. Back and 8.
Page 27: Display Window Functions
Display Window Functions P2 card/battery-remaining level and audio level indications SLAVE HOLD VTCG TIME DATE P-iREC minM MEDIA BATT LOOP OP-SLOT a. Media-remaining space indication bar The bar indicates the remaining free space on each P2 card, using a 7-segment display. Each segment can represent either 3 or 5 minutes of remaining free space, depending on the value set through the menu option CARD REMAIN/ .
Page 28: Lcd Monitor
Positions of time code-related switches and information provided Position of Position of TCG DISPLAY switch switch F-RUN or R-RUN F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN 1. LCD monitor The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewfinder. Alternatively, it can show clips on the P2 card in a thumbnail format.
Page 29: Viewfinder
You can use the following viewfinder (optional) on the unit: HD Viewfinder: AJ-HVF21G (selectable between 59.94 and 50 Hz) 14 11 7 1. Viewfinder (optional) During recording or playback, the viewfinder displays the video image in monochrome. It also displays warnings, messages, zebra patterns, markers (safety zone and center markers), etc.
Page 30 15. Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring Used to adjust the side-to-side position of the viewfinder. 16. Viewfinder front-back position anchoring lever Used to adjust the fore-and-aft position of the viewfinder. Note For more information, see the instruction manual for the viewfinder.
Page 31: Recording And Playback
Recording and Playback Inserting P2 Cards Note When using the unit for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. On how the time data is set, see [Setting Time Data] (page 63). Turn on the POWER switch. a.
Page 32 Removing P2 Cards While pressing down the slide lock button, move the slide-out door to the left. The door opens. Tilt down the eject button. Then, depress the eject button to release the P2 card so that you can remove it. Tilt down the eject button.
Page 33: How To Handle Data Recorded On P2 Cards
P2 Viewer software. Download it from the following website. (Compatible with the Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems.) https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a PC, follow the instructions below.
Page 34: Basic Procedures
This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and recording. Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect your system to ensure that it works properly. * For directions on inspecting your unit, see [Inspections Before Shooting] (page 153). Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion Insert a charged battery pack.
Page 35 White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion For shooting, follow the steps below. Select a filter according to light conditions. When the white balance is saved: Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B]. When the white or black balance is not saved and you have no time to adjust the white balance: Position the WHITE BAL switch to [PRST].
Page 36: Normal Recording
REC START button or VTR button at the lens starts recording of video and sound on the P2 card. A cluster of data that consists of video and sound generated through a shooting action, together with such added information as meta data, is called a “clip”.
Page 37: Pre Recording Function
PRE RECORDING function The internal memory of your unit is capable of storing several seconds of video and sound data coming from the camera. This capability can be used to record video and sound several seconds before either the REC START button or VTR button at the lens is pressed to start recording.
Page 38: Variable Frame Rate (Vfr) Recording Function
Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Function This unit can shoot at a lower frame rate (undercrank) or higher frame rate (overcrank). For native VFR recording (1080/23.98PsF (24PsF)) Open the <SYSTEM MODE> screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page using the menu. Set SYSTEM MODE to “1080-23.98PsF (24PsF)”, REC FORMAT to “AVC-I 100 (50)/24PN”, and VFR to “ON”.
Page 39 To change the frame rate while recording in VFR It is possible to change the frame rate while recording in VFR. Open the <OPTION MENU> screen from the OPTION page. OPTION page can be opened by pressing the MENU button while pressing the LIGHT button. Set the RATE SET AT REC to “ON”.
Page 40: Flow Effect Shooting
Flow Effect Shooting This way of shooting provides a flow effect and may, for instance, be used to shoot a subject on a far side of a road with a stream of fast-moving cars as the flow, in such a way that the stationary subject comes into focus though the cars.
Page 41 Practical Use of Other VFR Recording Functions Standard Speed Shooting for Film Production When producing for the cinema screen, a frame rate of 24 fps (24 frames per sec) matching the rate at which films are played back is normal (1 speed).
Page 42 Undercrank Shooting This way of shooting provides the quick motion effects used, for instance to realize speeding clouds, a person standing stationary in the blur of a moving crowd, and kung-fu moves. For example, when the scenes have been shot using the 24P recording format for specifying playback frames, the speed of the quick motion effects can be doubled by setting the VFR recording frame rate to 12 fps.
Page 43: Loop Recording
When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this function allows the target P2 card to be switched in order. Even when the free space of a P2 card is used up, this function continues recording while erasing existing data. Before loop recording starts Recording Cycle 1 Recording Cycle 2...
Page 44: Interval Recording
It is possible to record in intervals of one frame as the shortest length by using the internal memory of the unit. To use this option, open the <REC FUNCTION> screen from the SYSTEM SETTING page, and set the interval recording mode, REC TIME, PAUSE TIME and TAKE TOTAL TIME for the menu option INTERVAL REC MODE.
Page 45 For continuous recording Press either the REC START button or VTR button at the lens, again. Interval recording resumes. To stop recording Press the STOP button. Recording stops. Then, the camera accesses the P2 card to record the video stored in memory before recording stops.
Page 46: Recording Review Function
During INTERVAL REC mode general notes Sound By selecting “ON”/“OFF” for the menu option AUDIO REC in the <REC FUNCTION> screen, it is possible to specify whether or not sound will be recorded during interval recording. Record/playback buttons During interval recording, all operation buttons other than STOP (REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE) are disabled.
Page 47: Normal And Variable Speed Playback
Normal and Variable Speed Playback The PLAY/PAUSE button provides monochrome playback through the viewfinder and color playback on the LCD monitor. A color video monitor connected to the HD SDI A · B or MON OUT connector of unit also provides color playback.
Page 48: Shot Mark Function
A shot mark is added to the thumbnail of a clip to distinguish that clip from others. It is also possible to select only those clips which include shot marks, and display and playback the selected clips on the LCD monitor. Adding Shot Marks To add a shot mark during recording, press the SHOT MARKER button.
Page 49: Adjustments And Settings For Recording
Adjustments and Settings for Recording Video system and Recording format For the unit to obtain image signals for each HD format, CCD is switching between interlaced scan and progressive scan (reading all pixels). With combinations of the SYSTEM MODE and CAMERA MODE menu options on the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page, you can select an video system from among 13 types.
Page 50: Menu Setting
Recording formats and output connector signal formats The table below shows the formats used to record signals from the CCD and externally input signals along with the formats for signals output from the output connectors. Menu setting SYSTEM CAMERA REC FORMAT MODE MODE Fixed to...
Page 51 Menu setting SYSTEM MODE REC FORMAT CAMERA MODE DVCPROHD/60i 24PA 1080-59.94i AVC-I 100/60i AVC-I 50/60i AVC-I 100/30PN AVC-I 50/30PN AVC-I 100/24PN AVC-I 50/24PN AVC-I 100/24PN 1080-23.98PsF AVC-I 50/24PN AVC-I 100/24PN 1080-24PsF AVC-I 50/24PN DVCPROHD/50i 1080-50i AVC-I 100/50i AVC-I 50/50i AVC-I 100/25PN AVC-I 50/25PN : Supported –: Not supported...
Page 52: Adjusting The White Balance And Black Balance
Adjusting the White balance and Black Balance To record high-quality video with the unit, the black and white balances must be adjusted according to conditions. For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments should be made in this order AWB (white balance adjustment) ABB (black balance adjustment) Adjusting the White Balance Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must...
Page 53 Detection area for the white balance The detection area for the white balance is selectable between “90%”, “50%” and “25%”, using the menu option AWB AREA. This option can be found in the <WHITE BALANCE MODE> screen on the CAM OPERATION page. The detection area is factory-set to “25%”.
Page 54: Setting Color Temperature Manually
Setting Color Temperature Manually The white balance can be manually adjusted by setting the color temperature. Manual color temperature settings can be performed for each of the WHITE BAL switch positions: [PRST], [A] and [B]. The color temperature is set using the menu options COLOR TEMP PRE, COLOR TEMP A, and COLOR TEMP B.
Page 55: Adjusting The Black Balance
Adjusting the Black Balance The black balance must be adjusted when: You use your unit the first time. Your unit has not been used for some time. The ambient temperature has changed substantially. The gain switchover value has been changed. SYSTEM MODE has been changed.
Page 56: Setting The Electronic Shutter
Setting the Electronic Shutter This section provides a description of the electronic shutter, together with setting and handling directions. Shutter Modes The table below lists the shutter modes in which the unit’s electronic shutter can be used as well as the shutter speeds which can be selected.
Page 57: Setting The Shutter Mode And Speed
Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed The shutter speed in any shutter mode is set using the SHUTTER switch. In SYNCHRO SCAN/SYNCHRO SCAN2 mode, shutter speed can be switched easily, using the SYNCHRO SCAN adjustment buttons (+/–) on the side panel. Note that the range of selectable shutter speeds may be pre- defined;...
Page 58 Placing the Unit in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode To place the unit in SYNCHRO SCAN mode, follow the steps below. Press the SHUTTER switch positioned at [ON] towards [SEL], to place the unit in SYNCHRO SCAN mode or SYNCHRO SCAN2 mode. In the SYNCHRO SCAN mode, it is possible to change the shutter speed continuously by operating the SYNCHRO SCAN (+/–) adjustment buttons.
Page 59: Assigning Functions To User Buttons
Assigning Functions to User Buttons The USER MAIN, USER 1, USER 2, MARKER SELECT and TEXT MEMO buttons can be assigned user-selected functions. To select desired functions, use the menu options which can be found in the <USER SW> screen on the CAM OPERATION page.
Page 60 AUDIO CH1: Function of switching the input signal source for audio channel 1 assigned. Pressing the button switches the input signal in the following order: FRONT REAR. Note that the AUDIO IN switch can also be used to change the input signal: later specification takes precedence.
Page 61: Selecting Audio Input Signals And Adjusting Recording Levels
Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting This unit is capable of recording 4 independent audio channels in all recording formats except for native recording with VFR. When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at [AUTO], the recording levels for audio channels 1 and 2 are automatically adjusted.
Page 62: Ch3 And Ch4 Recording Levels
Adjusting Recording Levels To adjust the recording levels for audio channels 1 and 2, follow the steps below. Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4- selector switch at [CH1/2] so that the audio level meter on the display window will provide CH1 and CH2 indications.
Page 63: Setting Time Data
The unit supports time codes, user bits, date, and time (real time) data, which are recorded as data for the sub-code area, VIDEO AUX area, and clip metadata files. It also includes a CTL counter and camera ID. Description of time data Time code The TCG switch can be used to switch between Rec run and Free run.
Page 64 Recording time code and user bits The following shows recording time codes and user bits for different input signal formats, and SYSTEM MODE and CAMERA MODE settings. System setting SYSTEM CAMERA REC FORMAT MODE MODE Disabled 1-30FRAME Fixed DVCPROHD/ Disabled to OFF Fixed Disabled...
Page 65 Setting of the user bits The user bits (UB) to be recorded in the sub-code area are selected through the menu option UB MODE. The user bits (VITC UB) to be recorded in the VIDEO AUX area are selected through the menu option VITC UB MODE. USER (UB MODE only) The included user value is recorded.
Page 66 Retaining the user bits The data set for the user bits are automatically saved and retained even if the unit is turned off. Frame rate information recorded in user bits If video information to be recorded based on the frame rate set through the menu option FRAME RATE or CAMERA MODE is recorded in the user bits, it can be edited with editing tools (e.g.
Page 67 Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time Position the DISPLAY switch at [UB]. Press the HOLD button to display DATE in the display window. Position the TCG switch at [SET]. Use the cursor and SET buttons to set the year, month and day (Y/M/D).
Page 68: Setting The Time Code
Setting the Time Code Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. Position the TCG switch at [SET]. Set the menu option TC MODE to “DF” or “NDF”. “DF” steps the time code in drop frame mode, and “NDF” steps it in non-drop frame mode. However, the camera always operates in “NDF”...
Page 69: Externally Locking The Time Code
Externally Locking the Time Code The unit’s internal time code generator can be locked to an external generator. In addition, the external time code generator can be locked to the unit’s internal generator. Example of connections for external locking As the figure shows, connect both the reference video signal and reference time code.
Page 70 As a result of processing to convert the video captured by the imaging devices from a progressive signal to an interlace signal, video signal delays will occur in the camera. Since time is required for making the 2:3 pull-down from the 24P frame, there is a video signal delay in the camera.
Page 71 Example 5: When an external device is locked to the time code generator of the unit. Reference video signal To be connected if necessary TC OUT Settings of the TC VIDEO SYNCHRO item: 3 AJ-HPX3700 TC IN GENLOCK IN TC OUT A device that synchronizes with the TC IN input and capable to record without delay (DAT etc.)
Page 72 To externally lock the time code Follow the steps below. Turn on the POWER switch. Position the TCG switch at [F-RUN]. Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC]. Set the menu option GENLOCK to “EXT”. This option can be found in the <GENLOCK> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page.
Page 73: Providing An Id To The Camera
Providing an ID to the Camera The camera ID is specified through the <CAMERA ID> screen. The ID can include up to 10 alphanumeric characters, symbols, and/or spaces. Note When the settings menu is displayed, outputting color bar signals does not indicate the camera ID. Go to the <CAMERA ID>...
Page 74: Setting Umid Information
Setting UMID Information The unit supports UMID metadata. You need to specify as UMID information the country where you live (using up to 3 characters), organization or company (up to 4 characters) and user name (up to 4 characters). For the country name, you must use abbreviations prescribed in the ISO3166 Country Code*.
Page 75: Ctl Count Setting And Display
CTL Count Setting and Display By setting the DISPLAY switch to [CTL], CTL count is displayed on the time count indication of the LCD display window. The CTL count is displayed in ±12 hours with non-drop- frame. The playback order of clips recorded on a P2 card is not linear as for VTRs.
Page 76: Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
Viewfinder Screen Status Displays In addition to video images, the viewfinder displays lamps and text that indicate the settings and operating status of the unit, together with messages, a center marker, a safety zone marker and the camera ID. Lamps in the Viewfinder Screen The above viewfinder is the AJ-HVF21G (for further information on your optional viewfinder model, see the relevant instruction manual).
Page 77: Selecting Viewfinder Display Information
Y GET Area Display Y GET detection area is displayed on the viewfinder screen, LCD monitor, and monitor output when the Y GET function is enabled after assigning the Y GET function to the USER button. However, Y GET detection area is not displayed in the monitor output unless the center marker is displayed.
Page 78 Information Item 1. System mode 1080-59.9i 1080-23.9PsF 1080-24.0PsF 1080-50i 2/42. Frame number for shooting and recording At native recording 3. REC FORMAT DVCPROHD AVC-I100 AVC-I50 4/40. Shutter speed/ mode 1/50 (1/60) - 1/2000, HALF, 5. P2 card remaining free space LOOP INFO P2 6.
Page 79 Information Item Indication 8. Battery type (when PRO14 - AC ADPT MODE CHECK is being performed) 9. Battery remaining level/voltage MODE CHECK LOW/MID/HIGH Indication Area –3 to 30 (STATUS: Master gain) (Cause of !LED GAIN (0dB) illumination: displayed full- SHUTTER screen) WHITE PRE.
Page 80 Information Item Camera Warning AWB A ACTIVE and Report Area AWB B ACTIVE AWB A OK (Related to AWB, ABB AWB B OK and switch settings) AWB BREAK AWB NG COLOR TEMP LOW COLOR TEMP HIGH LEVEL OVER LOW LIGHT TIME OVER AWB PRESET CHECK FILTER...
Page 81 Information Item Indication System SYSTEM ERROR- information and warnings TURN POWER OFF CARD ERR REC WARNING BACKUP BATT EMPTY FAN STOP WIRELESS-RF CANNOT REC CANNOT PLAY COMM ERROR TEXT MEMO TEXT MEMO INVALID MARK ON/OFF SHOT MARK INVALID UPDATING USB DEVICE USB HOST THUMBNAIL OPEN PROXY REC P2&SD...
Page 82 Information Item Time code indication (V)UBG (V)UBR Extender 17/39. Color temperature 18/38. Filter position 1 - 4 A - D – Dynamic range stretcher mode WHITE BAL switch position 21/42. Gamma Indication FLK1 FLK2 FLK3 FREC VREC Gain value Audio input - - - - - - - - + channel and level meter...
Page 83 Information Item Indication Iris, F value OPEN F1.7 - F16 CLOSE Zoom indication Z00 - Z99 INTERVAL REC/ (blink) RECORDING (blink) indication/SD memory card P-REC (blink) remaining free space 29/43. VF-GAMMA 30/44. MON-GAMMA F-REC DYNAMIC 200% LVL indication 300% 400% 500% 600% F-REC BLACK...
Page 84 Information Item B.GAMMA RANGE Switch lock !SW LOCK setting Exposure –4 Indication –3 –3 –3 –2 –2 –2 –1 –1 –1 ±0 P-10LOG P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity Indication Recording Status of unit status P2CARD REMAIN* Under normal Other than TOTAL conditions LOOP REC...
Page 85 Indications Available in the Viewfinder Screen System mode Frame number for shooting and recording REC FORMAT Shutter speed/mode P2 card remaining free space P2 card remaining free space (when MODE CHECK is being performed) Unit REC indication Battery type (when MODE CHECK is being performed) Battery remaining level/voltage MODE CHECK Indication Area...
Page 86: Setting The Marker Displays
Display Modes and Setting Changes/adjustment Result Messages The messages that appear on the viewfinder screen to indicate changes to settings and adjustment results may be limited, or set not to appear, through the menu option DISP MODE. This menu option can be found in the <VF DISPLAY>...
Page 87 Marker Check Screen Displays (MARKER SELECT button function) The viewfinder can display a screen that allows you to view the marker settings of the unit. Pressing the MARKER SELECT button on the unit switches the marker indication as follows. MRK: A MRK: B MRK: OFF If the menu option FRAME SIG is set to “14:9”...
Page 88: Adjusting And Setting The Lcd Monitor
Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor Using the LCD Monitor Turn on the POWER switch of the unit. Slide the OPEN button in the arrow 1 direction to open the LCD monitor in the arrow 2 direction. Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for most convenient viewing.
Page 89: Selection Of Video Output Signals
Selection of video output signals The unit employs the HD SDI A · B connector and the MON OUT connector as connectors for outputting video signals. Settings of signals output from HD SDI A · B connector Change the characters of the signal output from the HD SDI A ·...
Page 90: Settings Of Signals Output From Mon Out Connector
Settings of signals output from MON OUT connector The MON OUT connector outputs HD SDI signals or down- converted analog signals. Set the video signals output from the MON OUT connector by using the MONITOR OUT item on the menu (<OUTPUT SEL>...
Page 91: Handling Data
Set data file configuration The unit employs 6 sets for the file data area. FACTORY data: The area for storing factory settings Data cannot be revised with menu operations. CINEMATOGRAPH data: The area for storing cinematograph settings. Data cannot be revised with menu operations. USER data: The area for storing the data set by menu operations The FACTORY data is stored as the factory setting.
Page 92: Sd Memory Card Operations
Handling SD memory cards An SD memory card may be inserted or removed, either before or after the power is turned on. To insert an SD memory card Open the lid of the switch cover, and insert an SD memory card (optional) into the SD memory card slot with the notch upward.
Page 93 To format the SD memory card, turn the jog dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to YES. Then, press the dial button. When the SD memory card has been formatted, the following message appears: The card will not be formatted if the following message appears when the jog dial button is pressed: Error message CONFIG NG...
Page 94 Turn the jog dial button until a desired character appears. The characters that appear are switched in the following order: Space: Alphabetical characters: Numerals: Symbols: Press the jog dial button to accept a desired character. Turn the jog dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the next digit (clockwise), and repeat steps 6 - 7 to set characters (up to 8 characters).
Page 95 To read data on an SD memory card Navigate the menu to the <SD CARD READ/WRITE> screen. To select a file number Turn the jog dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the menu option R.SELECT. Then, press the dial button. ...
Page 96: How To Use The User Data
How to Use the User Data It is possible to write the settings data into the user area of the internal memory of the unit, or to read data written in this area. This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup state.
Page 97: How To Use Scene File Data
How to Use Scene File Data It is possible to write the settings data into the scene file area of the internal memory of the unit, or to read data written in this area. 16 types of scene files are available. This data allows you to quickly reproduce an optimum setup state.
Page 98 To read settings data for scene files Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Turn the jog dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the option SCENE SEL. Press the jog dial button to blink scene file numbers. Then, turn the dial button to select a desired scene file number (1 to 16).
Page 99 To title settings data for scene files Navigate the menu to the <SCENE> screen. Turn the jog dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the TITLE item.  Press the jog dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the title entry area, putting the unit in entry mode.
Page 100: Lens File
Resetting Menu Option Settings to Defaults The menu settings can be reset to their defaults. To reset the settings to their defaults, select the menu option READ FACTORY DATA in the <INITIALIZE> screen on the FILE page. All settings will be reset to their defaults. Note This operation does not delete the scene file, lens file, and the information stored as the user data.
Page 101 To save the lens file into the built-in memory Select the file No. Using the menu operations, open the <LENS FILE> screen from the FILE page. Turn the jog dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the FILE NO. item. Press the jog dial button and the file number will flash.
Page 102: To Read The Lens File From The Builtin Memory
When the jog dial button is pressed, the following message appears.  To read the lens file from the builtin memory Using menu operations, open the <LENS FILE> screen from the FILE page. Turn the jog dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the FILE NO.
Page 103 To write in and read out the lens file to/from the SD memory card The contents of the 8 lens files stored in the unit’s internal memory can be saved onto an SD memory card as card files under a single title. A total of 8 titles can be saved on an SD memory card.
Page 104 Loading lens files from the SD memory card Using menu operations, open the <LENS FILE CARD R/W> screen from the FILE page. Turn the jog dial button to move the arrow (cursor) to the CARD FILE SELECT item. Press the jog dial button and the card file number will flash.
Page 105: Chromatic Aberration Compensation (Cac)
After the release of this unit, visit our Web site at the address given below for details on new lenses compatible with this function and any changes in this function. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ CAC operation For the 4 lenses listed on the left Install the lens on the unit and connect the lens connector.
Page 106 Insert the SD memory card with the CAC file downloaded from our support website. For downloading, refer to the following URL. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Open the <CAC FILE CARD READ> screen from the FILE page via the menu operation. Select TITLE READ using the jog dial button and then press the jog dial button.
Page 107 To delete the CAC file from the unit Open <CAC ADJ> screen from the MAINTENANCE page using the menu operation. The following screen is displayed.  Select “OFF” in CAC CONTROL. Select the lens product number to be deleted in CAC FILE NO.
Page 108 If the following messages are displayed when the jog dial button is pressed, the data cannot be deleted. Error message DELETE NG Insert an SD memory card. NO CARD (No SD memory card is inserted) DELETE NG It is assumed that the SD ERROR memory card is defective.
Page 109: Cinematograph Settings
Cinematograph Settings Menu items used for the film production are registered together in the scene file. Performing Cinematograph Settings Open <SCENE> screen from the file page using the menu operation. Select READ CINEMATOGRAPH with the JOG dial button, and press the JOG dial button. ...
Page 110 Return Cinematograph Setting to Factory Setting Display the MAIN MENU by pressing the MENU button for over 3 seconds, then open the <INITIALIZE> screen from the FILE page. Select READ FACTORY DATA with the JOG dial button, and press the JOG dial button. ...
Page 111 USER MENU Page Factory setting USER SYSTEM MODE SYSTEM MODE MENU1 OUTPUT SEL OUTPUT SEL MASTER PED BLACK GAMMA (LOW) BLACK GAMMA (LOW) B.GAMMA RANGE (LOW) MASTER GAMMA MASTER GAMMA F-REC DYNAMIC LVL GAMMA MODE SEL F-REC BLACK STR LVL F-REC DYNAMIC LVL DETAIL F-REC BLACK STR LVL...
Page 112: Rgb 4:4:4 Output And P-10Log Settings
RGB 4:4:4 Output and P-10LOG Settings This unit can output signals suitable for Digital-Intermediate, which is a film production workflow. RGB 4:4:4 Output and P-10LOG Settings Link A signal is output from the HD SDI A connector and Link B signal is output from the HD SDI B connector by performing the cinematograph setting, and it is possible to set these signals as P-10LOG for RGB 4:4:4 output.
Page 113: Preparation
A battery pack or an external DC power supply can be used as the unit’s power supply. Using a Battery Pack Battery packs from the following manufacturers can be used: Anton/Bauer PACO Sony The type of the battery can be checked or changed through the menu screen on the viewfinder or on the monitor.
Page 114: Mounting The Battery And Setting The Battery Type
Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type Using an Anton/Bauer Battery Pack Mount the Anton/Bauer battery pack. a. Power supply output connector for lighting b. Anton/Bauer battery pack c. Lighting control switch <For your information> The Anton/Bauer battery holder includes both a power supply output connector for lighting and a lighting control switch, which are convenient when attaching a light.
Page 115 Using an NP-1 type battery pack CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
Page 116: Use Of The External Dc Power Supply
Use of the external DC power supply Connect the external DC power supply to the DC IN socket on the unit. External DC power supply Turn on the power switch of the external DC power supply. (If the power switch is available on the external DC power supply.) Turn on the POWER switch on the unit.
Page 117: Mounting The Lens And Performing The Flange Back And White Shading Adjustments
Mounting the lens and Performing the Flange Back and White Shading Adjustments Mounting the Lens Raise the lens clamping lever and remove the mount cap. a. Lens clamping lever b. Mount cap To mount the lens, align the indentation at the top center of the lens mount with the center mark of the lens.
Page 118 Repeat steps 5 to 7 until the lens is in focus at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions. Firmly tighten the F.f ring clamping screw. Adjusting the Lens White Shading Method to correct the waveform to be more flat by combining the sawtooth-shaped waveform and the parabola waveform when watching the respective waveforms of R, G and B of the video signals.
Page 119 When making the white shading correction, make the adjustment while observing the R, G, and B waveforms in the horizontal and vertical directions with the waveform monitor. This now completes the white shading adjustments. The adjustment values are now stored in the non-volatile memory so that even when the unit’s power is turned off, there will be no further need to perform the white shading adjustment.
Page 120: Preparing For Audio Input
Preparing for Audio Input Take the following steps to prepare the camera for connecting audio input devices. When Using the Front Microphone The unit can be equipped with the AJ-MC900G stereo microphone kit (optional). Open the microphone holder. Mount the microphone and tighten the clamping screw. The microphone must be attached with the UP mark on the microphone facing up.
Page 121: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod
When Using Audio Devices Connect the audio device to the AUDIO IN jack with the XLR cable. Set the AUDIO IN switch to [REAR] for the channel to which the XLR cable is connected. Set the LINE/MIC/+48V selector switch on the rear panel to [LINE].
Page 122: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Shoulder Strap To detach the shoulder strap, first open the hooks, then detach the strap. Note Make sure that the shoulder strap is securely attached. Attaching the Rain Cover When using the SHAN-RC700 Rain Cover a. Tighten the cord b.
Page 123: Connection Of The Remote Control Unit (Aj-Rc10G)
AJ-RC10G are turned off. Use Ver 1.11-00-000 or a later version of AJ-RC10G. See the P2 support page on the following website for information about upgrades to AJ-RC10G. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ a. REMOTE connector b. Dedicated cable Notes for the remote control unit...
Page 124: Attaching The Front Audio Level Control Knob
CHARA ON button This button is used to select whether to superimpose characters on the video signal output to the MON OUT connector of this unit. Note that the MON OUT CHARACTER switch of this unit does not function when the AJ-RC10G is connected.
Page 125: Connection Of The Dc Out Connector And External Rec Start/Stop Switch
Connection of the DC OUT connector and External REC start/stop switch It is possible to draw 1.5 A current from the DC OUT connector of the unit. Recording start/stop can be controlled by connecting an external switch to this connector. Since a tally lamp can be used by connecting an LED to this connector, it is useful for shooting video when fixing the camera on a crane.
Page 126: Manipulating Clips With Thumbnails
Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails A clip is a data group that includes the images and sounds created from one shooting session, together with additional information such as text memos and meta data. The following manipulations can be performed using the cursor and SET buttons, while checking the images displayed on the LCD monitor: Thumbnail Manipulations Overview...
Page 127: Thumbnail Screen
Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL button again returns the display to the regular display. When switching is done from the regular screen display to the thumbnail screen display, all the clips will be displayed on the thumbnail screen.
Page 128: Recording Mode
4. Recording mode The recording mode for the clip on which the pointer is located is indicated. 5. System mode The format for the clip on which the pointer is located is indicated. 6. Duration The duration of the clip on which the pointer is located is indicated.
Page 129: Selecting Thumbnails
Selecting Thumbnails Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the thumbnail screen. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer (yellow frame) to the desired clip and press the SET button. The frame around the selected thumbnail changes to a blue frame.
Page 130: Switching The Thumbnail Display
Switching the Thumbnail Display The display can be switched so that only those clips matching the specified conditions are displayed in the thumbnail screen. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button. The thumbnail menu appears.
Page 131: Changing Thumbnails
Changing thumbnails It is possible to replace thumbnails with images that include previously attached text memos while images are recorded or played back. Add text memos to images that you intend to change. Refer to [Text Memo Function] (page 47) for the method to add text memos.
Page 132: Shot Mark
A shot mark can be added to a clip thumbnail to distinguish this clip from the others. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the clip to which you want to attach a shot mark.
Page 133: Deleting A Text Memo
Playing back a clip at the position where a text memo is recorded Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select THUMBNAIL TEXT MEMO CLIPS from the thumbnail menu. The clip thumbnails with text memos attached are displayed in the upper section of the LCD monitor.
Page 134: Deleting Clips
Using a text memo to break a clip and copy the necessary portion Select a desired text memo in a clip by carrying out steps 1-3 for [Playing back a clip at the position where a text memo is recorded] (page 133). Move the pointer to the desired text memo, and then press the SET button.
Page 135: Restoring Clips
Restores clips that are defective as a result of sudden powering-down during recording, or removal of the P2 card being accessed. Note Only those clips with yellow defective clip indicators can be restored. Delete the clips with red defective clip indicators. If the clip cannot be deleted, format the P2 card.
Page 136: Copying Clips
Selected clips can be copied to the P2 card in the desired slot or SD memory card. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer to the desired clip and press the SET button. Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select OPERATION COPY from the thumbnail menu.
Page 137: Setting Of Clip Meta Data
SD memory cards using a PC. Download the latest update version of P2 Viewer from the following URL and install it to your PC: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Regarding SD memory cards to be used, see <Cautions in using SD memory cards> (page 23).
Page 138 Checking and modifying read metadata The unit allows you to check details of metadata read from SD memory cards. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button to select META DATA PROPERTY from the thumbnail menu.
Page 139 Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method Select META DATA USER CLIP NAME from the thumbnail menu to select the recording method. Two options are available: TYPE1 and TYPE2. TYPE1 (Factory setting) USER CLIP NAME to be If clip metadata has been read in Uploaded data If no clip metadata has been read Same as GLOBAL CLIP ID...
Page 140: Setting Of Proxy (Optional)
[Video Encoder Card Status Display (optional)] (page 146). For instructions on updating, refer to the P2 support page on the following website. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select OPERATION FORMAT from the thumbnail menu.
Page 141: Formatting Sd Memory Cards
Formatting SD memory cards SD memory cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted into the unit, perform the following operation: Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select OPERATION FORMAT from the thumbnail menu.
Page 142: Setting The Thumbnail Display Mode
Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode The thumbnail display mode can be customized to suit your preferences. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select THUMBNAIL SETUP from the thumbnail menu. The following screen appears.
Page 143: Properties
The clip’s properties and the P2 card’s status are displayed. It is possible to edit and rewrite recorded clip metadata while clip properties are displayed. Clip Property From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY PROPERTY. The following screen appears. 1. Clip Number 2.
Page 144: P2 Card Status Display
Press the SET button. The input window (soft keyboard) for modifying metadata is displayed. Use the keyboard to modify the metadata. The keyboard operation is the same as [Checking and modifying read metadata] (page 138). P2 Card Status Display P2 Card Status Display Settings Select PROPERTY CARD STATUS from the thumbnail menu to set the desired indication mode (remaining free...
Page 145 Contents of P2 Card Status Display Settings From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY When “REMAIN” is selected: 1. Write-protect Mark mark appears if the P2 card is write-protected. 2. P2 Card Status (remaining free space) The remaining memory capacity of the P2 card is indicated by a bar graph and percentage.
Page 146: Sd Memory Card Status Display
SD memory card Status Display The status display enables a confirmation of the SD memory card formatted condition, available memory capacity etc. From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY SD CARD. If the format is compatible with SD standards, the message “SD STANDARD: SUPPORTED”...
Page 147: Connection With External Devices Using The Usb 2.0 Port
Connection with external device Connection with external devices using the Connection with a PC in the USB DEVICE mode By connecting the unit with an external PC using USB 2.0, the P2 card inserted to the unit can be used as a mass storage device.
Page 148: Usb Host Mode
USB HOST mode The unit can be connected to a hard disk drive that supports USB 2.0 to store data from cards on it, view thumbnails for stored clips, and write data back to P2 cards. Switching to the USB HOST mode By navigating the menu, set the PC MODE SELECT menu option on the <SYSTEM MODE>...
Page 149 Viewing hard disk drive information You can view the information on the hard disk drive connected via USB 2.0 with the following steps. Switch the mode to USB HOST. For more information, see [Switching to the USB HOST mode] (page 148). Connect the hard disk drive to the unit via USB 2.0.
Page 150 8. MODEL This section indicates the model of the P2 card that originally contained data on the partition. Note Press the cursor button ( ) to switch to the PARTITION NAME. Press the [ ] button to return to the original model name display.
Page 151 Writing data on a hard disk drive Switch the mode to USB HOST. For more information, see [Switching to the USB HOST mode] (page 148). Connect a hard disk drive via USB. A hard disk drive that has not been formatted with the unit must be formatted as directed in [Formatting a hard disk drive] (page 150).
Page 152 When this problem occurs, use the drive mount converter to mount the hard disk drive in a designated folder. The partition will then be displayed. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Connection with external device: Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port...
Page 153: Inspections Before Shooting
Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting Make sure you check that the system is operating normally before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a color video monitor to check the image. Preparing for Inspections Mount a charged battery pack. Turn the POWER switch [ON] and check that 5 or more “BATT”...
Page 154: Inspecting The Memory Recording Functions
Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from [1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [4. Inspecting the Earphone and Speaker]. 1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording Check on the display inside the viewfinder that the remaining P2 card recording capacity is sufficient.
Page 155: Maintenance
6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits Set the user bits as required. Please refer to [Setting of the user bits] (page 65) for the setting procedures. Set the time code. Please refer to [Setting the Time Code] (page 68) for the setting procedures.
Page 156: Connector Signals
Connector Signals DC IN Panasonic part number K1AA104H0038 Maker part number +12 V Note Ensure that the polarities are used correctly for a power supply from an external source. FRONT MIC IN Panasonic part number K1AB105B0002 Maker part number L CH IN (H)
Page 157 Total amount of current from the respective connectors for DC OUT, REMOTE, VF, and LENS should not exceed 2.5 A. signals signals Maintenance and Inspections: Maintenance Panasonic part number K1AY110JA001 Maker part number HR10A-10R-10SC(71) (Hirose Denki) Connector at the cable side...
Page 158 Power supply connector for the GPS unit (DC +3.3 V) GPS GND Maintenance and Inspections: Maintenance OPEN +5 V +5 V±0.5 V OPEN +5 V±0.5 V Panasonic part number K1AY112JA001 Maker part number HR10A-10R-12SC(71) (Hirose Denki) Panasonic part number K1AY106J0001 Maker part number HR10A-7R-6SC(73) (Hirose Denki)
Page 159 RM 1 (RM CLK) Not used RM 2 (RM DATA) Not used RM 3 (RM WR) Not used RM +5 V Not used RM GND Not used Panasonic part number K1GB25A00010 Maker part number HDBB-25S(05) (Hirose Denki) Maintenance and Inspections: Maintenance...
Page 160: Warning System
Warning Description Tables If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, or during operation, this will be indicated by the WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder and a warning tone. Note The WARNING lamp has the highest priority, followed by the tally lamp, and then the warning tone. When multiple errors occur simultaneously a higher priority indication will be triggered.
Page 161 6. Recording Error “00:00:00:11” appears in the time code Display window display field. Even after recording is indication stopped, this display continues to blink until the next operation is performed. Blinks 4 times per second while recording WARNING lamp continues. Blinks 4 times per second while recording Tally lamp continues.
Page 162 11. FAN STOP Display window No display. indication WARNING lamp Blinks 4 times per second. Tally lamp No display. The “FAN STOP” indicator blinks while Viewfinder recording continues. Warning tone It does not sound. The fan is at rest because something is Warning description wrong with it.
Page 163: Error Codes
Error Codes The following error codes are displayed in the display window if an error occurs in the camera: Confirm the type of warning and refer to the details in the [Warning Description Tables] (page 160) for countermeasures. Code No. E-11 Video initialization error E-27...
Page 164: Warning And Error Display For Thumbnail Operation And Usb Host Mode
Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation and USB HOST MODE Item Message CANNOT ACCESS! WRITE PROTECTED! CARD FULL! NO CARD! NO FILE! CANNOT COPY! CANNOT DELETE ! UNKNOWN CONTENTS FORMAT! CANNOT FORMAT! CANNOT REPAIR! CANNOT RE- CONNECT! INVALID VALUE! UNKNOWN DATA! Thumbnails CANNOT REPAIR IN...
Page 165 Item Message HDD CAPACITY Not enough space left on the hard disk. FULL! TOO MANY There are too many partitions. PARTITIONS! The unit is not connected to a hard disk. DISCONNECTED! CANNOT FORMAT! The hard disk cannot be initialized. TOO MANY Multiple devices are connected.
Page 166: Menu Configuration
MENU USER MENU MAIN MENU OPTION MENU OPTION Opening the Menus USER MENU: Displayed when the MENU button is pressed. MAIN MENU: Displayed when the MENU button is pressed for at least 3 seconds. OPTION MENU: Displayed when the MENU button is pressed while pressing the LIGHT button.
Page 167 USER MENU:USER MENU is factory-set. The menu can be configured to suit your preferences by specifying each option according to your purposes and frequency of use, through the <USER MENU SELECT> screen, which is accessible from the MAIN MENU page. For more information, see [Selecting Options for USER MENU] (page 169).
Page 168: Setting Menu Options
Setting Menu Options The menu options are set with the MENU and jog dial buttons. The menu comprises main menu, sub-menus and options menus. The data specified through menu options are written and saved in the internal memory of the unit. This section describes how to set options in MAIN MENU.
Page 169: Selecting Options For User Menu
Press the jog dial button. The value stops blinking and is accepted. To change the settings for other options on the same page, repeat steps 4 - 6. When the settings are finalized, press the MENU button. This terminates the menu option setting mode and returns the unit to normal operation mode.
Page 170: Menu Description Tables
SYSTEM SETTING The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. SYSTEM MODE Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range SYSTEM MODE 1080-59.94i For setting the system frequency. 1080-23.98PsF When this item is switched, turn off the 1080-24PsF POWER switch on the unit and then 1080-50i turn it on again.
Page 171: Option Mode
Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range USR SW F.RATE (1080-59.94i, When the FRATE function has been 1080-23.98PsF, assigned to a user button, the starting 1080-24PsF) frame rate under VFR operation is set. 1FRAME When the mode has been changed using other settings and the frame rate 24FRAME value set here exceeds the maximum 30FRAME...
Page 172: Rec Function
REC FUNCTION Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range INTERVAL REC Sets INTERVAL REC function. MODE ONE SHOT Uses internal memory to perform interval recording. ONE SHOT: Performs “one-shot” recording for the duration specified under REC TIME, and then stops. OFF: INTERVAL REC is not performed.
Page 173: Output Sel
OUTPUT SEL Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range SIGNAL 4:2:2 Select the signal that is output from the FORMAT 4:4:4 HD SDI A · B connectors. 4:2:2: YP 4:2:2 format is selected. 4:4:4: RGB 4:4:4 format is selected. LINK A will be output from the HD SDI A connector, and LINK B from the HD SDI B connector.
Page 174 HD SDI A · B OUT MARKER Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Switches the marker on and off. MARKER SW OFF: The characters are not superimposed. BOTH The characters are superimposed on the HD SDI A connector. The characters are superimposed on the HD SDI B connector.
Page 175 MONI OUT MARKER Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range CENTER MARK OFF Switch the center mark. OFF: Do not display center mark. + (large) Hollow (large) + (small) Hollow (small) – C U F R SAFETY MARK Select the frame type for the safety zone. OFF: Do not display frame.
Page 176 GENLOCK Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range GENLOCK Switch the camera synchronizing signal. INT: Synchronize with the internal reference signal regardless of the reference signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector. EXT: Synchronize with the reference signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector.
Page 177: Rb Gain Control
PAINT The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. RB GAIN CONTROL Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range R GAIN AWB –200 For setting the Rch gain when the PRE* WHITE BAL switch is in the [PRST] +000 position.
Page 178: Color Correction
MATRIX Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range MATRIX For selecting the color correction table TABLE for the linear matrix. S C U F R MATRIX R-G –63 For performing the linear matrix adjustment. (red/green) S C U F R For performing the linear matrix MATRIX R-B –63 adjustment.
Page 179: Low Setting
Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range –63 For performing the hue correction for (PHASE) red. S C U F R For performing the hue correction R-Mg –63 (PHASE) between red and magenta. S C U F R For performing the hue correction for –63 (PHASE) magenta.
Page 180 When shooting with the MASTER GAIN set to “–3dB”, coloring phenomena may occur in portions of the video with high brightness. The coloring phenomena can be reduced by switching the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to [CAM/AUTO KNEE OFF], setting the MANUAL KNEE menu option of the <KNEE/LEVEL>...
Page 181: High Setting
HIGH SETTING Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range MASTER GAIN –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30 dB. 30dB S C U F – H.DTL LEVEL For performing the horizontal detail correction level setting.
Page 182: Skin Tone Dtl
SKIN TONE DTL Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range For selecting the skin color table for SKIN TONE enabling the skin tone detail. The skin color table is provided in the DETECT TABLE item. By enabling the skin tone detail, it is possible to shoot human skin more accurately.
Page 183 KNEE/LEVEL Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range MASTER PED –200 Set the master pedestal. +000 +200 S C U F R MANUAL Set the mode when the AUTO KNEE KNEE switch is [OFF]. The KNEE MASTER POINT/KNEE MASTER SLOPE set value is enabled when this setting is “ON”.
Page 184: Camera Setting
GAMMA Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range MASTER 0.30 Set the master gamma in 0.01 steps. GAMMA 0.45 0.75 S C U F R Set the Rch gamma. R GAMMA –15 S C U F R Set the Bch gamma. B GAMMA –15 S C U F R GAMMA MODE...
Page 185 The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. VF DISPLAY Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range For selecting the status display mode of STATUS MODE NORMAL FILM-REC the viewfinder. NORMAL: Normal status display FILM-REC: Status display for FILM REC Note Setting STATUS MODE to “FILM-REC”...
Page 186: Vf User Box
VF MARKER Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range TABLE Select the VF MARKER setting table. First, select table “A” or “B”, then set the items below for each table. – C U F R Switch the center mark. CENTER MARK OFF OFF: Do not display center mark.
Page 187 VF INDICATOR1 Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range EXTENDER For selecting “ON” or “OFF” for the extender display. – C U F R Set the shutter speed indication to “ON” SHUTTER or “OFF”. – C U F R FILTER Set the filter No. indication to “ON” or “OFF”.
Page 188 VF INDICATOR3 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Select the indication mode for the P2 P2CARD REMAIN ONE-CARD card’s remaining capacity. TOTAL OFF: Disable the remaining capacity indication. ONE-CARD: Display the remaining capacity of the P2 card currently used for recording. TOTAL: Display the total remaining capacity of all P2 cards in slots.
Page 189 MODE CHECK IND Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range STATUS For the setting to display the status screen when the MODE CHECK button is pressed. – C U F R For the setting to indicate causes for !LED turning on the lamp on the viewfinder is displayed when the MODE CHECK button is pressed.
Page 190: Shutter Speed
CAM OPERATION The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. CAMERA ID Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Setting 1 for the CAMERA ID recorded on color bars. Up to 10 characters are allowed for this setting. – C U F – Setting 2 for the CAMERA ID recorded on color bars.
Page 191: Shutter Select
SHUTTER SELECT Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range POSITION1 SEL For setting the shutter speed for POSITION1. For 59.94 Hz 1/60 1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 HALF 180.0deg 172.8deg 144.0deg 120.0deg 90.0deg 45.0deg For 50 Hz 1/50 1/60 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000...
Page 192 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range POSITION5 SEL For setting the shutter speed for POSITION5. For 59.94 Hz 1/60 1/100 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 HALF 180.0deg 172.8deg 144.0deg 120.0deg 90.0deg 45.0deg For 50 Hz 1/50 1/60 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 HALF 180.0deg...
Page 193 SW MODE Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range RET SW R.REVIEW For setting the function when the user CAM RET button on the unit, to which the RET button of the lens or the RET SW function is allocated, is pressed. R.REVIEW: Rec review function It is possible to check a last few...
Page 194: White Balance Mode
WHITE BALANCE MODE Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range FILTER INH For selecting independently whether memory data for white balance (Ach, Bch) is retained or not for the respective CC filters. Regardless of the CC filter, data for the memories (2 memories) for Ach and Bch is retained.
Page 195: Main Operation
MAIN OPERATION The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. BATTERY/P2CARD Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range Select the battery to use. Remaining BATTERY PROPAC14 SELECT TRIMPAC14 capacity detection is also performed HYTRON50 according to the selected battery. HYTRON140 The variable range is changed by the DIONIC90...
Page 196: Battery Setting1
BATTERY SETTING1 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Enable selection under BATTERY PROPAC14 • SELECT. Enable selection. • : Disable selection. Select auto or manual to set the NEAR AUTO MANUAL END voltage. AUTO: Set voltage automatically. MANUAL: Set voltage manually. When “MANUAL”...
Page 197: Battery Setting2
Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range ENDURA10 Enable selection under BATTERY • SELECT. Enable selection. • : Disable selection. Select auto or manual to set the NEAR AUTO MANUAL END voltage. AUTO: Set voltage automatically. MANUAL: Set voltage manually. 11.0 When “MANUAL”...
Page 198 MIC/AUDIO1 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range FRONT VR CH1 OFF Select whether or not to enable the FRONT FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control for the W.L. signal selected as the input signal to REAR AUDIO IN CH1. OFF: Disabled for any input selected. Recording level does not change by turning the volume control.
Page 199 MIC/AUDIO2 Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range FRONT MIC Select the phantom power supply for the POWER front microphone. – C U F – Select the phantom power supply for the REAR MIC POWER rear microphone. When “OFF” is selected, no phantom power is supplied even if the LINE/MIC/ +48V selector switch is set to [+48V].
Page 200 Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Select the user bits mode for VAUX TC VITC UB MODE USER/EXT TIME (VITC). DATE USER/EXT: If UB MODE is set to “EXT”, the FRM RATE EXT value is recorded. If not, REGEN USER value set by UB is recorded.
Page 201 FILE The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. SD CARD READ/WRITE Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range R.SELECT Select the file number to read out. – – – F – Read out the data from the SD memory READ card.
Page 202 CAC FILE CARD READ Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range For selecting the number of the CARD FILE SELECT chromatic aberration correction file on the SD memory card that will be read or deleted. – – – F – For reading CAC file from the SD READ memory card.
Page 203 LENS FILE Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range FILE NO. Select the lens file number. – – – F – READ Read the lens file data. – – – – – Write the lens file data. WRITE – – – – – For resetting the all data of the lens file.
Page 204: Black Shading
MAINTENANCE The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. LENS ADJ Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range The iris is only set to F2.8 when this item F2.8 ADJ set to “ON”. (Adjustment to F2.8 will be executed on the lens) –...
Page 205 CAC ADJ Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range CAC CONTROL ON Enable chromatic aberration correction OFF: Disable chromatic aberration correction – – U F R CAC FILE – Deletes the CAC file stored in the DELETE internal memory of the unit, and selected using CAC FILE NO.
Page 206: Option Menu
OPTION MENU The ____ in the Adjustable Range column indicates the preset mode. OPTION Items/ Adjustable Data Saved Range Select whether or not to prohibit opening ENG SECURITY ON the menu screen. Menu screen cannot be opened. Please consult your distributor to release the setting.
Page 207: Updating The Firmware Incorporated Into The Unit
Besides access to PASS, completing customer registration has a number of other benefits. For further details, refer to the PASS (P2 Asset Support System) website (http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e/). 2. Checking the current version of the firmware using the unit and performing the update From the MAINTENANCE menu page, check the current version of firmware on the unit using the <DIAGNOSTIC1>...
Page 208: Specifications
General Power supply: DC 12 V (11.0 V to 17.0 V) Power consumption: 42 W (Main unit only) indicates safety information. Camera Unit Pickup devices: 2/3-inch, 2,200,000 pixels, IT-type CCD 3 Image pickup scheme: RGB 3CCD Total pixels: 2010 (H) 1120 (V) Valid pixels: 1920 (H) 1080 (V) CC Filter:...
Page 209 For the latest information on P2 cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Digital Video System Sampling frequency: 74.1758 MHz (59.94 Hz) 74.2500 MHz (50 Hz)
Page 210 Input/output Unit GENLOCK IN: , 75 Ω BNC 1, 1.0 V (This is available as the return video input connector.) MON OUT: BNC 1 (It can be switched among HD SDI/VBS.) , 75 Ω HD SDI: 0.8 V (Compliant with the SMPTE292M/ 299M standards) , 75 Ω...
Page 211: Software Information For This Product
Descriptions of the GPL and LGPL are stored on the installation CD included with this camera-recorder. See the folder named \LDOC. (The description is the original (written in English)). To download the relevant source code, visit https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/. Please note that we cannot answer any questions you may have about the content, etc. of any source code you may obtain from the above Web site.
Page 212 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

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